{"id":1111,"date":"2020-06-27T16:10:24","date_gmt":"2020-06-27T16:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/?page_id=1111"},"modified":"2020-06-27T16:10:24","modified_gmt":"2020-06-27T16:10:24","slug":"about-surrey-bc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/about-surrey-bc\/","title":{"rendered":"About Surrey BC"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-470946 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-420495 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column col-md-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\">\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-279434 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h3 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tThe Future Lives Here<\/h3>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-416406 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Surrey is located in British Columbia, Canada, on the Lower Mainland just south of the Fraser River. Our city is a destination for families, individuals and businesses. We are a diverse community that speaks more than 100 different languages, and we are a growing city that welcomes about 1,000 new residents each month. Surrey is also a youthful city, with one-third of our population under the age of 19. The City of Surrey is a municipality in Metro Vancouver. We are the second largest city in the province, with a population of more than 500,000. Our population continues to grow and it is estimated to surpass Vancouver in population as the largest city in BC by 2041<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-696489 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h3 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tDiscover your future<\/h3>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header>\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-985836 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center dis-cov\">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h5 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tDiscover what the City of Surrey has to offer and why the future lives here.<\/h5>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div id=\"tabs-str\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-498841 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-515590 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column_inner col-md-12 col-sm-12\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div data-open-on-mouseover=\"\" data-tab-active=\"1\" data-effect-option=\"\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-582783 kc_tabs group\">\n\t<div class=\"kc_wrapper ui-tabs kc_clearfix\">\n\t\t<ul class=\"kc_tabs_nav ui-tabs-nav kc_clearfix\">\n\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"fa-paper-plane\"><\/i> Tourism<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"fa-book\"><\/i> Educational<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"fa-signal\"><\/i> Cultural & Active Living<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"fa-volleyball-ball\"><\/i> Sports<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"fa-users\"><\/i> Community<\/a><\/li>\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<div id=\"tourism\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-66987 kc_tab ui-tabs-panel kc_ui-tabs-hide kc_clearfix \"><div class=\"kc_tab_content\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-352711 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-510754 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-303830 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/PEACE-OF-ARCH.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-137158 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tPeace Arch<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-876043 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Parks with lawns, gardens, and monument on the U.S\/Canada border mark the 1812 treaties. The Peace Arch is a monument situated near the westernmost point of the Canada\u2013United States border in the contiguous United States, between the communities of Blaine, Washington and Surrey, British Columbia.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-951020 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-649201 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Crescent-Beach-1.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-522000 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tCrescent Beach<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-693990 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Long, rocky beach with kid-friendly tide pools and views of the bay and distant mountains. Crescent Beach is a beach side community within South Surrey, British Columbia next to Boundary Bay and Mud Bay across from Delta, British Columbia. It is home to 1,200 residents, mostly in single-family homes.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-680169 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-593451 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/tynehead-regional-park.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-972499 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tTynehead Regional Park<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-435078 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Trails meander through mixed forest and meadow and along the gentle Serpentine River. Gain new views of the park and its significant salmon (spawning and rearing) habitat from the viewpoints on Hatchery and Trillium Trails. Cyclists can enjoy the Tynehead Perimeter Trail.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-747036 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-184217 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-539458 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/campbell-valley-park.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-845148 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tCampbell Valley Park<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-394814 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Campbell Valley Regional Park is a regional park maintained by the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks board. The park is formed from 6 historical farm plots, with portions set aside for the Langley Tree Farm and scout Camp McLean. It contains a vast number of hiking, walking and equestrian trails as well as function facilities such as picnic shelters. The park is also the location of the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks East Area offices, located at the northwest corner of the park.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-23134 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-480622 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blackie-spit.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-444562 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tBlackie Spit<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-917601 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Blackie Spit Park is a stunning City park located in the Crescent Beach neighbourhood of South Surrey. The park is named after the dramatic spit that extends into Mud Bay at the mouth of the Nicomekl River. Blackie Spit has amazing views of Mud Bay and the north shore mountain. Blackie Spit also offers some of the best bird watching areas in Canada, with almost 200 species of birds recorded in a calendar year. The sandy spit, surrounded by tidal marsh and eelgrass beds, is an important stop for migrating and wintering waterfowl and shorebirds, as they make their way up and down the coastline of North and South America.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-351092 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-654402 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/queens-park.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-264429 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tQueen\u2019s Park<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-886304 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Queen\u2019s Park offers visitors a wide-range of outdoor pursuits in a cultivated park with many horticultural features and mature trees. Running and walking trails wind through the park connecting all its amenities.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"educational\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-547651 kc_tab ui-tabs-panel kc_ui-tabs-hide kc_clearfix \"><div class=\"kc_tab_content\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-112779 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-964931 kc_col-sm-3 kc_column_inner col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-149841 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/childcare.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-6594 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tPreschool Daycare<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-601952 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>There are a number of independently run daycares and preschools operating at schools throughout Surrey school district. If you are interested in starting a daycare or preschool in a school, please contact the Facility Rentals department.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-363452 kc_col-sm-3 kc_column_inner col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-530007 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/aboriginal-learning.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-894187 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tAboriginal Learning<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-54504 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>The Aboriginal Educational Council has developed a protocol for acknowledging the traditional territories of the Coast Salish People in which our district resides. In addition to school and district supports, Aboriginal students receive additional education enhancement services from the Education Services, Aboriginal Education. The services are provided by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aboriginal Child and Youth Care Workers<\/li>\n<li>Education Assistants<\/li>\n<li>District Cultural Facilitators<\/li>\n<li>Teacher Advocates (Secondary Schools)<\/li>\n<li>District Aboriginal Helping Teachers<\/li>\n<li>Aboriginal Transitions Facilitator<\/li>\n<li>District Principal<\/li>\n<li>Administrative Staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-884234 kc_col-sm-3 kc_column_inner col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-374301 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/onlin_distance-education.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-600335 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tOnline\/Distance Education<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-339637 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>Thousands of Surrey students are achieving academic success through Surrey Academy of Innovative Learning. A \u201cdistributed\u201d learning environment, SAIL is one of the largest schools of its kind in B.C., offering program options to elementary, secondary and even adult students.<\/p>\n<p>Students in distributed learning programs receive most of their instruction online and do most of their work outside the classroom. Students receive ongoing regular assessments, report cards, letter grades and a permanent student record the same as students in a neighbourhood school.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-931357 kc_col-sm-3 kc_column_inner col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-762109 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/speacial-needs-support.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-37667 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tSpecial Needs Support<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-764878 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>Surrey Schools provide specialised assistance in areas such as behavioural and emotional support for students with special needs, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>adapted physical activities program for students with disabilities<\/li>\n<li>behaviour specialists<\/li>\n<li>occupational therapists<\/li>\n<li>physiotherapists<\/li>\n<li>school psychologists<\/li>\n<li>special education helping teachers<\/li>\n<li>speech language pathologists<\/li>\n<li>gifted program<\/li>\n<li>hospital\/homebound program, and<\/li>\n<li>Welcome Centre: Support for English Language Learners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cultural-active-living\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-654889 kc_tab ui-tabs-panel kc_ui-tabs-hide kc_clearfix \"><div class=\"kc_tab_content\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-807535 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-751552 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-72930 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/surrey-canada-day.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-368339 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tSurrey Canada Day<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-784250 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>This legendary event features various Canadian performers, amusement rides, interactive games, drone racing, seniors\u2019 Strawberry Tea and a fireworks finale!<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-798087 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-353083 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/surrey-fusion-festival.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-442657 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tSurrey Fusion Festival<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-387145 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>Surrey Fusion Festival is the ultimate celebration of music, food and culture! Experience the world\u2019s culture with Indigenous, Francophone and local Canadian talent, an Indigenous Village with carving demonstrations, dance workshops, plus cuisine and more from 45 different pavilions.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-589842 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-614350 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/party-planet.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-420734 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tParty for the Planet<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-419062 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>Celebrate the beauty of our Country at Party for the Planet, BC\u2019s largest Earth Day Celebration. Party for the Planet focusses on inspiring awareness for Canada\u2019s natural environment and includes Eco-friendly activations, live entertainment on four stages and a Tree Sale.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-465977 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-265602 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-764320 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/surrey-international-childrens-festival.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-360814 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tSurrey International Children\u2019s Festival<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-705375 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>The Annual Surrey International Children\u2019s Festival inspires young hearts and minds to the greater possibilities and celebrates our rich and diverse cultural heritage though performing and visual arts experience. Children have an incredibly rich arts experience as they take part in the many hands-on activities on site, led by professional artists. The ticketed programming is a national and international selection of the highest calibre of performances for young audiences, bringing inspiration and awe to the residents of Surrey and the surrounding areas.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-284050 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-696074 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/surrey-tree-lighting-festival.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-418457 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tSurrey Tree Lighting Festival<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-412530 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>Join Mayor and Council along with Frosty and Santa as they flip the switch to light the City\u2019s official Christmas tree and kick off the holiday season in Surrey at this free family event. Free concerts, sleigh rides, food and fun activities all day long. The event will feature an expanded Holiday Market showcasing goods from local vendors, a Holiday Fun Zone on University Drive including a free zip line, amusement rides, road hockey, a Storyville igloo and a DJ!<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-643099 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"sports\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-32093 kc_tab ui-tabs-panel kc_ui-tabs-hide kc_clearfix \"><div class=\"kc_tab_content\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-996734 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-485959 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-828648 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/south-surrey-arena.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-257296 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tSurrey Sports &amp; Leisure Centre<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-107835 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>The Surrey Sport and Leisure Centre is a state-of-the-art facility that offers a wide range of programs, events, and services. The arena contains 3 full-size rinks that are also equipped for sledge hockey events! The facility has hosted provincial skating events and is a popular site for many Fraser Valley hockey tournaments.<\/p>\n<p>Home to both figure skating and ice hockey programs and events, the facility is well served by local hotels and food and beverage outlets in the community.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-961740 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-702254 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/South-Surrey-1_Peter-Powles.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-377523 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tSouth Surrey Arena<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-655223 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>Home of the BCJHL Surrey Eagles, the Olympic sized rink at the South Surrey Arena provides fixed seating for over 1200 hockey fans! The arena also contains 20,000 square feet of exhibit space, multipurpose rooms and parking for 296 vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the community sport complex, South Surrey Arena is right next to South Surrey Athletic Park for even more playing fields and courts, and walking distance from the South Surrey Recreation Centre where there\u2019s gymnasiums, fitness studios, child-minding services, and a caf\u00e9, just to name a few!<\/p>\n<p>The nearby-located Morgan Crossing shopping precinct features over 60 outlet stores and dining establishments, providing convenient access to everything visitors need!<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-528726 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-529951 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/grandview-heoghts-aqautic-centre.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-289181 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tGrandview Heights Aquatic Centre<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-912432 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>Newly built in March 2016, the design of the Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre received top industry award recognising innovation and technical excellence. The LEED Certified pool itself has been constructed with regional, provincial, national and international sport hosting events in mind. It has a 10-lane, 50m FINA-standard Olympic size competition pool with a full set of dive towers to a height of 10 meters. The centre also features separate 500 square meter leisure and lifestyle pools with a lazy river and spray feature, waterslide,and tot\u2019s area to service the community.<\/p>\n<p>Positioned at the intersection of 168 Street and 24 Avenue in the neighbourhood of South Surrey, the Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre provides easy access to accommodations, restaurants and activities. The neighbourhood of South Surrey is home to beaches, nature preserves, and scenic parks and trails, but with all the urban amenities of a metropolitan city.<\/p>\n<p>Sports Surrey is excited to have this new addition to our line-up of sporting facilities!<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-582247 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-887229 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-706345 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/surrey-tennis-centre.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-362190 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tSurrey Tennis Centre<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-800403 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>Opened in November 2015, the Surrey Tennis Centre is an impressive addition to the city\u2019s facility inventory. Surrey Tennis Centre is ideal for hosting tournaments with spectator seating, ample parking, and an onsite Tennis Academy for player development and coaching. The centre holds the only red clay courts in all of Western Canada! A Pro Shop staffed by experienced professionals is also on-site in addition to a gym specifically designed around the game of tennis to ensure athletes are fully taken care of.<\/p>\n<p>The team at the centre brings a wealth of expertise in player, coach and program development. The Tennis Academy will foster the development of players and help them achieve their full potential through various training initiatives and competition support.<\/p>\n<p>Located close to the centre of the city near King George Boulevard and Highway 10, this facility provides easy access to accommodations, dining and entertainment options, and major transportation links.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-28135 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-222317 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/softball-city-1.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-255238 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tSoftball City<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-197524 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>Softball City is ideal for hosting tournaments with four championship calibre diamonds and seating for over 1500 spectators in addition to separate umpire facilities! There\u2019s also a fully licensed Sports Grill with a 232 seat outdoor patio overlooking all the action, a pro shop, separate umpire facilities, batting cages, and more. A large parking lot and easy access from the highway make transportation easy and quick.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the community sport complex, Softball City is right next to South Surrey Athletic Park for even more playing fields and walking distance from the South Surrey Recreation Centre where there\u2019s meeting rooms, multipurpose spaces, child-minding services, and a fitness studio, just to name a few!<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-568617 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"community\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-214313 kc_tab ui-tabs-panel kc_ui-tabs-hide kc_clearfix \"><div class=\"kc_tab_content\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-338436 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-704778 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-638484 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/surrey-youth.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-286376 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tSurrey Youth<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-917844 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>No matter what you\u2019re passionate about, Surrey has a place for you to have fun, get active, express yourself and connect with your community. Find Youth Services available in every town centre, with a variety of activities every week. Sign up for your free annual Youth Membership at any recreation centre. Get access to drop-in activities and our youth lounges where you can play video games, foosball, air hockey, gym activities, sports equipment, pool tables and more!<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-89945 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-507266 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/surrey-seniors.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-686703 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tSurrey Seniors<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-925514 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>The City of Surrey offers a variety of resources and services to seniors and their families. Supported by Surrey\u2019s Age Friendly Strategy for Seniors, we also provide opportunities for seniors to stay active and engaged with our community. Newton Seniors Centre has a wide variety of services for seniors in the Newton community. This facility has a dedicated Seniors lounge, cafeteria and auditorium with stage, fitness and wellness areas, multi-purpose, activity and billiards rooms, and a computer lab.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-107808 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-463623 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sustainability-energy.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-954526 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tSustainability &amp; Energy<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-264321 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>Sustainability and energy efficiency are key priorities for the City of Surrey. Our actions in these areas are guided by our Sustainability Charter, an overarching policy document that guides us in maintaining a sustainable community.<\/p>\n<p>Our innovative Sustainability Dashboard allows residents to track our progress in demonstrating our commitment to Sustainability across dozens of sociocultural, economic, and environmental indicators. See below for additional ways we are demonstrating our commitment to sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-996886 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-322659 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-150881 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/social-planning.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-194363 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tSocial Planning<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-59614 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>Social Planning is about building a strong and healthy community. Unlike other forms of urban planning that focus on the physical or environmental characteristics of a city, social planning focuses on the people.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-658804 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-898723 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/public-safety.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-782084 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tPublic Safety<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-674887 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>The Surrey Public Safety Strategy groups all of our objectives and initiatives by one of four priorities. Working together, the four priority areas of the Strategy will organise a diverse set of programs and services and ensure we stay focused on the things that will make the most difference to public safety.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-837410 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner col-md-4 col-sm-12 row-std3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-805460 crumina-module single-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/HealthyCommunitiesStaffMembers.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"img\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kc-elm kc-css-632816 crumina-module crumina-heading align-center \">\r\n    <div class=\"title-text-wrap\"><h4 class=\" heading-title\">\r\n\t\tHealthy Communities<\/h4>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/header><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-390136 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>Be healthy and be part of your healthy Surrey community \u2013 you are part of Surrey\u2019s social change. Join Surrey\u2019s meaningful social, recreational and cultural opportunities today! Take care of yourself with Surrey\u2019s Health Promotion programs, help your neighbour with Volunteer Resources, and get to know your community with Diversity and Inclusion and Youth and Community Engagement programs. Surrey is committed to promoting wellbeing and social change: it\u2019s all part of the process towards social development for all members of our community.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p><div class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/about-surrey-bc\/\" class=\"btn btn-small btn--dark btn-hover-shadow\"><span class=\"text\">Continue Reading<\/span><i class=\"seoicon-right-arrow\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"pgc_meta":"","footnotes":""},"pgc_meta":"","post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1111"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1111"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1111\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1154,"href":"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1111\/revisions\/1154"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stravacollege.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1111"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}